Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor size.

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The SX200 IS was brought out 3 years before the Fujifilm F660EXR which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX200 IS scores versus the Fujifilm F660EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F660EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX200 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F660EXR will result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.